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St Lawrence Market

92 Front St. E., Toronto, Ontario M5E 1C4, Canada
416 392 7120
As featured in 3 days in Toronto and 1 other guide
Ranked #1 of 68 shopping in Toronto
4.5 of 5 stars 539 Reviews
Type: Flea/ Street Markets, Architectural Buildings, Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Fee: No
Description: Once housing city hall, this Victorian building is surrounded by other historically significant architectural gems.
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Toronto, Canada
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17 reviews 17 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

This is in the top ten for Toronto...farmers market on north side open only Sat...go early as market winds down by 2 pm...must have is bacon sandwich...I always go there before holidays to buy my food...August and September wonderful fresh Ontario food...good place to buy maple syrup and smoked salmon...wonderful bread if you get there before 1 pm More

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Saskatchewan
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

This Market is so HUGE you could easily get lost. It is full of all kinds of foods and merchandise at reasonable prices. If I still lived in Toronto, I wouldn't have to shop anywhere else! The smells however can be overwhelming so be prepared to hold your nose at times. lol More

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Whitby, Canada
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

ranked as one of the best markets anywhere and it is true..terrific cheese, meat, seafood, bagels etc etc...shop just before it closes on a saturday and you can score big on expensive items that are greatly reduced(esp seafood) More

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Southport, CT
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51 reviews 51 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

This market is open during the week, but the busiest day is usually Saturday AM when farmers come from throughout Ontario with their wares. Really great fruit and vegetables as well as fresh seafood and meats. Would highly recommend also for the atmosphere. Saturdays around 8AM or earlier, great place to have brunch. More

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Duluth, MN
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

The major focus of the market is for fresh food. There are, however, a few locations serving prepared food. There is a kitchen store that while small in size, contains more items that I have ever seen in any other store. It is a short walk from Union Station and worth a trip to see. More

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Winnipeg, Canada
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3 reviews 3 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Really surprised to find loads of artisan foods in this area, from kangaroo to fine cheeses, theres a bakery there that has the most excellent brownies and cakes More

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Sydney
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

Place to experience ordinary Toronto people grocery shopping experience. Clean and tidy market. More

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Coventry, United Kingdom
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

Took the tube (the subway) then the tram (street car) Downtown walked around the market.Friday lunch time it was very busy queues all over the place .Having been around the shops we returned to taste peameal bacon batch..loved the fact that there were benches outside .All the fruit and veg looked so fresh ,we just had to buy some .Walking... More

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Campinas, SP
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW
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I really love to visit local popular markets when travelling, so I confess this review is partial, but the Toronto St Lawrence Market was one of the best I've ever visited. Besides all the local goods to see and buy, I also have a great fish meal there. A great experience! More

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

On Saturdays, this turns into a farmer's market, but make sure you come early because by the afternoon most people are already gone. On Sunday it turns into an antique market, and I love looking through old junk. It was pretty crowded when I was there, even in the afternoon. There were some books, a lot of jewelry, and a... More

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